NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Saturday, May 23, 2026

Coach Dan Reeves spoke highly of Ginn's ability this offseason, calling him a player they would have been 'all over' five or six years ago. Davis Mattek respects Reeves as an evaluator and views positive coach speak combined with Ginn's prospect profile as making him a strong fantasy target.

Worth drafting in superflex formats despite not being a target in standard redraft leagues, suggesting he has value in deeper league formats where QB depth and upside matter.

Pearsall is positioned as equivalent in value to DJ Moore, both projected to average 11.5 points per game. The source notes there is no difference between Pearsall and Moore in terms of value proposition; they are the same pick, with the key difference being draft cost rather than talent ceiling.

Johnston is positioned as equivalent in value to Terry McLaurin; both are projected to average around 11.5 points per game, with the primary difference being draft cost and ceiling-hit frequency rather than talent level.

Dell is returning from one of the most catastrophic injuries in football history, creating uncertainty around his ceiling and availability. In Week 16 of the previous season, he scored 20.5 points at halftime before the injury occurred, demonstrating his upside potential. Davis Mattek notes Dell 'could play at some point this year,' suggesting uncertainty about his role or availability but potential for contribution if circumstances align. The injury recovery timeline warrants caution about overweighting him in draft plans.

Hardman is included in the mock draft team's wide receiver room, which the source describes as having "a lot of ceiling" despite the proliferation of tight end personnel packages reducing traditional wide receiver two opportunities.

Mitchell is viewed as an elite talent with exceptional upside; Davis Mattek compares him to Randy Moss and expresses frustration that the Colts traded him away, calling it a 'cut off your nose to spite your face situation.' Mattek believes if Mitchell got his type 1 diabetes under control and started taking Adderall, he would be Randy Moss-caliber. Mitchell is recommended as a target in the Jets offense, which may feature three-wide receiver sets with Cooper, Wilson, and Mitchell, with potential for garbage-time volume. He is also a potential draft target if available late in the draft, with Miami potentially deploying three-receiver sets creating opportunity for slot and outside receiver roles.

Underpriced in superflex formats as an advance rate piece. Could easily outscore Geno Smith and provides insurance value if a starting QB gets injured, which occurs in roughly 30% of seasons. Strong Week 17 streaming option viewed as a favorable matchup play in the playoff week.

Good draft target with upside in Eagles backfield. Rotated with Saquon Barkley in final game of season; has elite tape with exceptional lateral agility and ability to beat defenders to the edge. Barkley aging and no other competition on roster creates opportunity for handful of touches per game and potential for explosive plays.

Not at risk of being benched; selected in draft as a viable QB option. Confidence in his job security supports his draft viability.

Strong draft target with elite skill set in pure running ability. Davis Mattek plans to draft him heavily, noting the league currently values runners over pass-catchers and Walker fits that preference perfectly. With volume (30 carries in a game), he has explosive breakaway potential.

Loveland is selected in the mock draft as a tight end option, indicating he remains a target in draft strategy at this stage.

Okonkwo is described as a believer pick with positive sentiment; the source has always been a believer in him and selected him in the mock draft as a tight end option.

Marks is positioned to have a base role and will catch passes. He is young, which is cited as the best thing about him, suggesting upside potential despite limited current production expectations.

Willis is positioned as a sharp late-round quarterback pick when the next QB off the board isn't until Mendoza, offering value in a draft where early QB investment is avoided. The source endorses the selection as 'sharp' and a good value.

Rodriguez fits the roster build because some weeks 8.4 points is acceptable, and he led the league in yards after contact per attempt tied with Devon Achane; has nine catches in his last eight games, providing receiving upside in Jacksonville's high-scoring offense. However, despite landing in a prime goal-line role with his college coach and showing burst (54-yard run last year), he is viewed as unlikely to be successful in that role; compared unfavorably to Kareem Hunt as a much worse, less successful version. At current ADP, Rodriguez represents a fair cost given the overall running back market, even if success is not expected.

Dobbins presents a conflicting profile: he could be a top-12 running back and was pacing well on all metrics before injury, but as a team's second running back, he creates both low floor and low ceiling at the position. He received high volume last year (described as "a bazillion times per game") but scored only 10.5 PPG, limiting upside in this roster construction. Primary concerns are lack of goal-line work and pass-catching role, though the Chargers made acquiring Dobbins a priority, suggesting they intend to use him heavily in the offense.

Xavier Worthy was explicitly excluded from draft consideration in this roster construction. Davis Mattek states 'you can't take Worthy' when discussing dealer's choice options.

Makai Lemon was selected in the mock draft as part of the core roster, indicating he is viewed as a strong value pick at his current ADP. Lemon is selected in the mock draft as a wide receiver option, indicating he remains a target in draft strategy at this stage.

Jamarr Chase was selected in the mock draft as a core piece of the roster, indicating he is viewed as a strong value pick at his current ADP.

Cole Kmet was selected in the mock draft as part of the core roster, indicating he is viewed as a strong value pick at his current ADP.

Rhamondre Stevenson was passed on in the mock draft in favor of the double-elite wide receiver strategy. Davis Mattek notes that passing on elite running backs like Stevenson creates a difficult path to success: 'It's just obviously it's going to be very hard anytime you do the double elite and you pass on a running back like we passed on Rhamondre Stevenson.'

Dobbins was prioritized in the mock draft over additional wide receiver depth despite already having three WRs on the roster, indicating the team valued running back scarcity and Dobbins' upside at his current ADP. Davis Mattek states 'We need running backs so bad... We have one running back. We have three wide receivers. Why would I take a wide receiver?' Dobbins could be a top-12 running back; he was pacing to be really good on all metrics before injury, though he likely won't get goal-line work or pass-catching opportunities. The Chargers made acquiring Dobbins a priority, suggesting they intend to use him heavily in the offense.

Josh Allen's passing touchdown output has declined since losing Diggs; Allen had 29 passing TDs three years ago when Diggs was on the team, but has since dropped to 25, 28, and 29 TDs over the last three years, suggesting the loss of an elite receiver target has impacted his passing volume.

One of the best screen guys in the NFL but relying on him as your primary wide receiver is a desperation move; should not be considered a viable WR1 option despite his specialized role in the Bills offense.

Has averaged 25, 28, and 29 passing touchdowns over the last three years, lower than expected; passing TD output declined since losing Stefon Diggs three years ago when he had 29 passing TDs; compensates with rushing production (14 rushing TDs last year), providing dual-threat upside that offsets lower passing TD totals.

DJ Moore finished WR8 in 2023 and WR14 in 2024 (14 PPR points per game) and has been under 1.5 yards per route run for two full seasons, a metric reflecting actual receiver efficiency independent of situational factors. Davis Mattek believes Moore is physically past his prime and duplicative with Shakir and Kincaid in the Bills offense; he will not receive designed running plays (allocated to James Cook) or goal-line touches (Josh Allen). The Bills offense doesn't hyper-target or hyper-fixate on anyone to the point that Stefon Diggs said 'I don't care how good this team is, I'm out.' Counterargument exists that Moore will command approximately 10 targets per game and be the focal point, with demonstrated elite or near-elite production earlier in his career when scheme-fit aligned with coaching in Carolina under Brady, and Bills front office pressure to fix offense makes Moore a priority target. However, the primary take is skepticism: Moore is equivalent in value proposition to Ricky Pearsall at approximately 11.5 points per game, with the distinction purely cost-based rather than talent-based.

Hurts is significantly underpriced relative to Caleb Williams at current ADP. While Caleb has higher ceiling potential in terms of passing touchdowns (45 potential), Hurts' rushing touchdown upside (can score three in a game) creates an equally high ceiling in a different way, making him a strong value pick. The source emphasizes Hurts is really underpriced while Caleb is kind of appropriately priced.

Target for draft selection but availability concern noted; speaker expresses hope to acquire him but skepticism about being able to secure him at current draft position.

Ranked at 10 overall in this draft; positioned as the focal point of the Bears offense; projected as a potential breakout candidate with Kelce-like trajectory where he could become a first-round pick next season; high reception upside makes him valuable in flex spots on DraftKings; projected to combine with Brock Bowers for approximately 50 fantasy points twice per season, with those big weeks offsetting mid-range performances; key tight end asset contingent on staying healthy.

Ranked above both Javonte Williams and Travis Etienne in talent assessment; praised for receiving ability and playmaking (wheel routes, body contortion on catches); positioned as a strong target due to Rams' projected high scoring environment and frequent usage.

Talent comparison point for Javonte Williams (assessed as roughly equivalent) and Kyren Williams (assessed as inferior); positioned in the second-round running back tier.

Drafted at pick 27 in this draft; talent assessment suggests he is not at the caliber of Breece Hall or Josh Jacobs at this stage of his career; has not returned to his early-career form despite being in a good fantasy situation last year; comparable to Travis Etienne but inferior to Kyren Williams.

Rachaad White is acceptable to let fall in draft due to running back scarcity; he can be targeted in round two if a zero running back strategy is employed, as he represents solid value relative to the positional run.

Josh Jacobs is positioned as a preferred running back option at pick 28 over wide receiver selections and is viewed as a solid value target in the second round with acceptable fantasy floor. He was selected in the mock draft as part of the core roster, indicating he is viewed as a strong value pick at his current ADP.

Breece Hall is positioned as a preferred running back option at pick 28 over wide receiver selections and is viewed as a solid value target in the second round with acceptable fantasy floor.

Available at pick 28 in draft; being considered as a wide receiver option but facing competition from running back selections at this draft position. Rashee Rice is under consideration as a draft target at pick 21 in this Underdog Best Ball draft, competing with other options like Brock Bowers and Love for the selection.

Davis Mattek is 'all in' on Brock Bowers, who is available at a significant discount due to his early return from a knee injury despite strong recent production. Mattek believes there is a legitimate chance Bowers leads the NFL in both receptions and targets this season. Recent game log shows volatility (43, 3, 14, 11, 22, 14, 8, 14 points) but the 43-point game demonstrates ceiling potential. Bowers is projected to combine with Colston Loveland for approximately 50 fantasy points twice per season; these ceiling games provide significant upside that compensates for mid-range weeks. Bowers is expected to be a primary flex option, with the team's success contingent on one of these tight ends hitting.

Davis Mattek is 'bought into' Caleb Williams partly because of his historically significant sack rate improvement from year one to year two, which is rare and generally doesn't happen. This improvement in pass protection efficiency is a positive indicator for his fantasy outlook. While his ceiling is higher than Jalen Hurts' in terms of passing touchdown potential (45 TDs possible), he is appropriately priced at his current ADP, whereas Hurts is underpriced.

Burrow has finished as QB3, QB4, QB9, and QB12 in points per game across recent seasons and is consistently very good for fantasy. He adds rushing value, though that rushing production is expected to decline with age. The Bengals employ a pass-heavy offensive scheme, which supports Burrow's fantasy value despite ongoing injury concerns and offensive line questions.

Davis Mattek is confident Chase will deliver 50-point weeks this season and 'pop off this year' with or without Joe Burrow's health status. At 4th overall in this Underdog Best Ball draft, Chase is positioned as a no-brainer selection with elite ceiling potential; Mattek notes 'Jamar Chase could be dropping 50 all the time,' indicating consistent high-end upside in the mock draft team's wide receiver room.